PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: University of Washington is currently interviewing PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN right now, this career will be ordered in Washington. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2011-20! 12 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Our PSYCHIATRY department has an outstanding opportunity for a PART TIME (50%, NIGHTS)- PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN position. Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect care to patients and their families under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse. Typical duties in! clude assisting patients with activities of daily living, main! taining a safe environment of care, preparing patients for surgery, close observation of confused patients, transportation, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and clerical tasks. PCTs may serve in several roles, including, Constant Observer and General Unit PCT.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Requirements:
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington.
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High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.
Legal Requirement:
A Washington State Health Care Assistant, Level “A†certification is required within 6 months of employment. (This certification is requir! ed to perform venous blood withdrawal procedures and capillary blood glucose checks, and can be achieved through successful on-the-job training.)
Condition of Employment:
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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If you were eligible to this career, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Washi! ngton.
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This career will be opened on: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:33:41 GMT
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